Contribute to the May issue of GAPs’ journal on complex problem solving

Global Access Partners is seeking submissions for the second issue of its Journal of Behavioural Economics and Social Systems (BESS). Submissions close Friday, 28 February.

BESS, which was launched at GAPs annual summit last year, focuses on the behaviour and interaction of economic agents in solving wickedly complex problems. The Journal aims to transform economic thinking by challenging the prevailing concept of human rationality.

There are five qualities GAP looks for when evaluating what to publish:

1. Expertise: You don’t have to be an academic. We welcome submissions from government, industry, and consulting.

2. Evidence: Our readers will want to know why they should trust your ideas. Showing supporting data or describing relevant examples is helpful. Case studies are also useful.

3. Originality: Aim to think outside the box. Readers turn to BESS is to discover leading-edge ideas. Try to be different.

4. Usefulness: Be practical. BESS readers seek ideas that will help them change the way they and their organisations actually do things. We want to make a difference by tackling problems that can change society for the better. Showing the reader how to apply your ideas in a real situation will make a difference.

5. Writing that’s persuasive and accessible: BESS readers are practical, busy people. Try to capture their attention at the start by telling readers why they need to know this. Hold their attention by making your ideas easy to understand. While your ideas might be complex, your writing should be as simple as possible.

GAP welcomes research articles, notes, essays, and even book reviews.

Please send your papers to editor@globalaccesspartners.org.